So fair!—who left this end of June's turmoil,

Shook off, as might a lily its gold soil,

Pomp, save a foolish gem or two, and free

In dream, came join the peasants o'er the sea).

Look they too happy, too tricked out? Confess

There is such niggard stock of happiness

To share, that, do one's uttermost, dear wretch,

One labors ineffectually to stretch

Would but suffering humanity allow!

It o'er you so that mother and children, both